GA AEMT Drug Cards Essay

ACTION Reverses Hypoxia, Increases arterial oxygen, Increases hemoglobin saturation, Increases tissue oxygenation Indications Hypoxia or anticipated hypoxia, or in any medical or trauma forbearing to improve respiratory efficiency.Contraindications There are no contraindications to oxygen therapy. Dose Route ad-lib DOSAGE Adult 1-6 LPM via NC 10-15 LPM via NRB 15 LPM via BVM Pediatric 1-6 LPM via NC 10-15 LPM via NRB 15 LPM via BVM harsh side effectsDry or bloody nose, skin irritation from the nasal cannula or face maskPrecautions/major interactionsChronic obstructive pneumonic disease (COPD) and veryprolonged administration of high concentrations in thenewborn.Drug Oral GlucoseGeneric Glutose, Insta-GlucoseClass of medication MonosaccharideCarbohydrateACTION after(prenominal) absorption from GI tract, glucose is distributed in the tissues and provides a prompt increase in circulating blood sugar Onset 10 minIndications Patients with altered genial status and known history of dia betes mellitusContraindicationsUnconsciousness known diabetic who has not taken insulin for days patient who is unable to swallow Dose Route Oral DOSAGE/ROUTEAdult One tube or tract repeat based on BGLPediatric One tube or packet repeat based on BGL minimum age 3 yrs Common side effectsNausea, may be aspirated by the patient without a hamper reflexPrecautions/major interactionsAssure patient has control of swallowing and airway.Drug GlucagonGeneric GlucaGenClass of medication Hormone, antihypoglycemicACTION Glucagon is a protein secreted by pancreatic cells that causes a segmentation of stored glycogen into glucose and inhibits the synthesis of glycogen from glucose. IndicationsHypoglycemia without IV access.ContraindicationsHypersensitivity to glucagon or protein compounds.Dose Route Intramuscular Adult1-2mg IM, repeat in 15 minutes if BGL